Expressive and Receptive Language

Listed below are resources for Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) and non AAC users related to expressive and receptive language skills.

AAC Users- Boardmaker student center (free app) contains core words and stories to use with core words and foster language; Boardmaker online offering free subscription right now-https://goboardmaker.com/pages/activities-to-go

Stories that target CORE vocabulary and encourage use of device-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt_gwxXA2ibMhmKBx0Hoyw

Wonderful resources for students who benefit from visuals. This website offers wonderful visuals and stories pertaining to the virus- https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/praactical-resources-dealing-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR2bwM29yeJfwVNchlK4kFStD-g9e7pk1wq3YNvqh-_xSQuoYnhFnWh9rAQ

Great ideas to implement use of home instruction regarding specific vocabulary.https://www.coreworkshop.org/?fbclid=IwAR3KrBfW-AkDgkURcSyzlg9MdCE_j9FYNXCCZkHNEcSKm0slZEkmNETnOic

General Expressive/Receptive Language Resources

English idioms quizzes-http://www.idiomconnection.com

Vooks is an online animated stories site with lesson plans available to read books and answer questions: You can sign up for Vooks and use the take-home resources to help keep your children reading 20 minutes a day during these extraordinary times.-https://www.vooks.com/parent-resources

Vocabulary Pinball; fun way to work on vocabulary skills -http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/pinball/default.htm?scrlybrkr=cdc7a5cd#

Web-based, visual vocabulary and reasoning program- https://infercabulary.com/

Vocabulary- elementary to high school common core vocabulary word practice-https://www.sadlierconnect.com/anonymous/resources.html

Tracy Boyd’s online language games - https://www.quia.com/pages/havefun.html

Free parent Handouts for vocabulary, book/app suggestions and language strategies-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lovecheck-Speech/Price-Range/Free/Category/Parent-Handout-417794

Crafts for kids; great for working on following directions and sequencing-https://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/

Basic Concepts Scavenger Hunt-https://www.handyhandouts.com/viewHandout.aspx?hh_number=582&nfp_title=No+Prep+Therapy+Activity+%E2%80%93+Basic+Concepts+Scavenger+Hunt

Early vocabulary building-https://kids-pages.com/flashcards.htm

Actors and actresses reading children books aloud-stop and ask your child questions about the book-https://www.storylineonline.net/

Listed Below:

Level 1 Language Calendar in Google Drive: Grades K-2

Level 2 Language Calendar in Google Drive: Grades 3-6

General Tips for working on language skills in elementary